QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION

STEWARDS REPORT

BRISBANE RACING CLUB – EAGLE FARM

WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST 2025

WEATHER – Fine             TRACK RATING –   Soft 5 (Good 4 after R6)       RAIL – +10m entire
PENETROMETER – 5.81

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – P. Zimmermann
Stewards – G. Goold, A. Schofield, K. Lemay-Robbins, A. Dowsett

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
 
Ipswich Turf Club Wednesday 30, April 2025 Race 10 - THE GAMBLING GREEK
 
Stewards finalised an inquiry into the performance of and betting drift of THE GAMBLING GREEK. After taking evidence from apprentice C. Vitler and co trainers T and M. Sears on the day, Stewards reviewed the betting of this event which revealed no matters of concern. Co-trainer M. Sears subsequently informed stewards that the gelding had performed poorly at its next start on the 14 May 2025 and in her opinion with the two disappointing performances, THE GAMBLING GREEK had likely come to the end of its preparation, therefore the decision was made to send the gelding for a spell. Stewards noted the comments of co-trainer M. Sears and took the matter no further.
 
GENERAL
 
Trainer D. Murphy was reprimanded pursuant to LR 68(1) for failing to scratch PRONTO PERCY from Race 3 and LIL REX from Race 7 by the prescribed time.
 
After the running of Race 6, Stewards reassessed the track and upgraded it to a Good 4 at 3:48pm.


RACE 1: SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB MAIDEN PLATE         1400 M

BUSKER – Bumped on jumping. Obliged to check when attempting to improve into a contested position near the 300m when BETTER BELIEVE IT laid out before being corrected and HEROIC REBEL shifted back in after hanging out rounding the home turn. At a subsequent inquiry and after taking evidence from the riders involved, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied when considering the racing manners of several runners, that any rider was solely to blame for this incident and noted the circumstances.
 
HEROIC REBEL – Laid out rounding the home turn and bumped with ARGERICH before being corrected and shifting back in. Jockey A. Mallyon reported that his mount was inclined to lay out for the majority.
 
SLIPSAIN - Inconvenienced and lost ground near the 300m when attempting to improve between HEROIC REBEL which shifted back in slightly after being corrected and BETTER BELIEVE IT which laid out slightly before being corrected.
 
ARGERICH – Shifted out on jumping and bumped BUSKER. Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 1200m and had to be steadied. Bumped and became unbalanced rounding the home turn when HEROIC REBEL hung out.
 
BETTER BELIEVE IT – Laid out rounding the home turn before being corrected. Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer L. Abbott was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare in relation to its poor performance.
 
VALENCIA ROC (NZ) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally on the first occasion. Trainer B. Smith was advised VALENCIA ROC (NZ) would be stood down from racing under AR79 (4) for 3 months and must officially trial, jump out or gallop 1000m satisfactorily, in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 

RACE 2: MEKKA RACEDAY 16 AUGUST MAIDEN PLATE       1000 M

KIRONA STORM – Near the 700m, after restraining for cover, commenced to race ungenerously when the pace of the race slackened and was obliged to shift out.
 
MELDUBIOUS – Bumped on jumping and had its hindquarters turned inwards momentarily. Near the 700m, raced ungenerously for a short distance when the pace of the race slackened. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
 
THE FOUNDLING – Began awkwardly and shortly thereafter was obliged to steady from heels and lost ground.
 
CLIODHNA MAEVE (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the finishing line, momentarily raced in restricted room.
 
DEMES GIRL – Began awkwardly.
 
GUARDSMAN – Began awkwardly and shifted in, bumping MELDUBIOUS.
 
UNCLOTHED – Over-raced in the middle stages and was obliged to steady from heels near the 700m. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight.


RACE 3: BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000 M

BOSS MODE – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped CRYPTIC BEAUTY. Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight until approaching the 250m.
 
ROYAL DIPLOMAT – Slow to begin. On pulling up was dislodged by his mount. Jockey J. Huxtable was examined by the club doctor and cleared to fulfill his remaining riding engagements.
 
SAVE THE ROSES – Slow to begin.
 
CRYPTIC BEAUTY – Knuckled on jumping and shortly thereafter was contacted on the hindquarters by BOSS MODE.
 
RUSTY TYCOON – Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground.
 

RACE 4: COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY 6 SEPTEMBER CLASS 4 HANDICAP       1400 M

BOONDOCKS – Began very awkwardly and lost ground. Held up until approaching the 250m.
 
MILTON ROAD (NZ) – Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
 
KIND WISH (NZ) – Jockey J. Bayliss was reminded of his obligations to fully test his mounts to the finishing line.
 
HAYAKU – Slow to begin.


RACE 5: SPRING CARNIVAL ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP        1600 M

SUNLORD – Began awkwardly.
 
HEREDITARY (NZ) – Raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
CHIEF IN CHARGE – Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped POUTCHEK (GB). Jockey B. Thompson reported that it was not his intention to settle in a more forward position, however after beginning well and with a lack of early speed shown by other runners, he managed to settle behind the speed. He further added that in his opinion the gelding may be better suited to distances shorter than today’s event.
 
HEADHUNTER – Laid out rounding the home turn. Hampered near the 100m when READY FOR THE TRIP shifted in. Jockey R. Maloney, the rider of READY FOR THE TRIP was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

MAPLE DOOR – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
 
POUTCHEK (GB) – Bumped at the start.
 


RACE 6: SKY RACING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP         1000 M
 
The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 mins owing to OPAL FIELDS having to have its tongue tie refitted on several occasions.
 
FRAGILE LOVE contacted the gate upon leaving the mounting yard. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers and was cleared to start.
 
SHOW ME MERCY - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after resuming from an extended spell and was cleared to start.
 
FRAGILE LOVE – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
BREAK FREE – Severely hampered at the start and lost ground. When asked to comment on the performance of BREAK FREE, Jockey D. Thornton reported that after being severely hampered at the start the mare failed to run on as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
SUPER ZAMBONI – Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped BREAK FREE.
 

RACE 7: XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP   1000 M

VIACONI – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 600m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of FROSTFIRE and had to be steadied. Raced wide. Near the 300m brushed and then shifted out and away from TIPSY TIGER, which shifted out under riding to secure clear running. Jockey C. Graham the rider of TIPSY TIGER was reprimanded pursuant to AR 131(a) for careless riding when changing position.
 
MERCIAN – Raced wide.
 
MINOR KEY – Began awkwardly and was hampered shortly thereafter. Held up in the early part of the home straight. Near the 150m, was hampered when EXOFLOW shifted out.
 
CASSIERE (NZ) – Began awkwardly and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled bilaterally on the first occasion. Trainer T. Gollan was advised CASSIERE (NZ) would be stood down from racing under AR79 (4) for 3 months and must officially trial, jump out or gallop 1000m satisfactorily, in the presence of a Steward prior to racing again.
 
POCKETMONEY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 300m was buffeted between runners and became unbalanced when VIACONI shifted out and away from TIPSY TIGER.
 
THE SOUR – Raced wide. Raced ungenerously when placed under pressure in the home straight. Apprentice C. Sutherland reported at scale that his mount was inclined to hang out throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer N. Hocking was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare in relation to its racing manners.
 
SIGNATURE TART – Raced wide. Bumped near the 200m.

RACE 8: LADBROKES FAST PAYOUTS BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP        1200 M

ANSON BAY – Bumped with ZOUFANI shortly after the start.
 
APERITIVO (NZ) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination behind the barriers at the request of Apprentice B. Wheeler and was cleared to start. Failed to muster any early speed and never made contact with the body of the field. Eased up in the home straight and took no competitive part in todays event. When asked to comment, Apprentice B. Wheeler stated that he had concerns with the mares foreleg action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in its near foreleg. Trainer V. Venkaya was advised that a veterinary certificate inclusive of radiographs and an official trial would be required prior to APERITIVO (NZ) racing again.   
 
JENCHICK BOOM – When asked to comment on the performance of JENCHICK BOOM, Jockey B. Thompson reported that the mare raced flat in today’s event. Trainer representative B. Cavanough stated that the stable may give consideration to spelling JENCHICK BOOM.
 
ZOUFANI – Bumped with ANSON BAY shortly after the start.
 

 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
 
Race 3 and 7 – Trainer D. Murphy – LR 68(1) – Failing to scratch by the prescribed time – Reprimand.
Race 7: Jockey C. Graham – AR 131(a) – Careless riding – Reprimand.
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
BUSKER, LE CHOCOLAT, MILTON ROAD, SUNLORD, TIGER TIE, FROSTFIRE.
Horses swabbed post-race
 
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1: 7. BETTER BELIEVE IT – Poor performance – Warning.
Race 3: 2. BLUE WHITE BLUE – Elevated temperature – Late scratching – Veterinary certificate
Race 7: 8. THE SOUR – Racing manners – Warning.
Race 8: 7. APERITIVO (NZ) – Lame near foreleg – Veterinary certificate inclusive of radiographs and an official trial.
 
Bleeders
Race 1: 10. VALENCIA ROC (NZ) - Bilaterally first occasion - 3 month ban + 1000m gallop.
Race 7: 6. CASSIERE (NZ) - Bilaterally first occasion - 3 month ban + 1000m gallop.
 
Late scratchings
Race 3: 2. BLUE WHITE BLUE at 11:38am on veterinary advice.

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.

 This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.